MyLab Operations Management with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains
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Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 10P
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Interpretation: Keeping in mind the costs, how many packages must be shipped to successfully benefit from vertical integration into warehouse operations.
Concept Introduction: The contract with a logistics provider for warehouse and handle packages services requires $9 million under the annual fixed charges. It includes the variable costs of $15 per shipped package. The company found another warehouse that is leased at a cost of $16 million every year. The company found another package delivery services provider who would charge $6 per package delivered.
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Unit costs
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B 125 19
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